Throttle Body Service
CAUTION:
Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
- Remove the throttle body from the vehicle. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
- Remove any dirt or carbon deposits/buildup from the throttle valve (1) and the throttle bore.
- Remove any dirt or carbon from the bypass air passages (3) in the throttle body.
- Remove any dirt or carbon from the crankcase breather pipe (2) and passage.
- Clean the passages and the throttle bore with compressed air.
- Inspect that the throttle valve operates smoothly and freely.
Install the throttle body to the vehicle. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
IMPORTANT:
The IAC valve and the TP sensor must be removed before cleaning. The IAC valve and the TP sensor may malfunction if exposed to compressed air or solvents.